College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Horticulture

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides technical support. Responsibilities may include computer programming or operations; research support; medical patient care; technical equipment maintenance, repair, fabrication or operation; or other technical support functions.

Unit Position Summary

The technician will support the research and extension missions of the Tree Fruit IPM Academic Specialist. Current projects are focused on building a digital pesticide decision database to help apple growers achieve effective, economical, and environmentally sustainable pest management. Other projects will involve visiting orchards around Michigan for pest scouting and pollinator field research. There will be opportunities for professional development in both research and extension, with the potential to help develop educational programming and resources for fruit growers.
This will be partially in a laboratory/office setting, but also in field settings working in fruit farms across Michigan. Duties will also include managing pesticide database, collecting field data, analyzing results, and assisting in developing reports. This position will require driving and working outdoors in hot summer conditions. Also need to have the ability to work independently.
Valid Vehicle Drivers License Required.

Desired Qualifications

A four-year college degree (or equivalent experience) in Entomology, Biology, Horticulture, or related field of study.
Data management experience
Field work experience
Entomology experience
Interest in Extension work

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Summary of Health Risks

Driving an MSU vehicle

Summary of Physical Demands

lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 25+ pounds
Ability to work outside in hot summer conditions 

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